Relationships are challenging enough for most single over-thirty women. For level ten parasensitive Clare Lancaster, they’re a minefield. The elite few who know her secret call her a human lie detector, and any falsehood, no matter how subtle or well hidden, sets her blood racing. Over the years, Clare has come to accept that someone with her extraordinary talents is unlikely to find a suitable mate. And she’s even resigned herself to the fact that everyone, to one degree or another, hides behind a façade. Including her recently deceased brother-in-law. When Clare finds the body of Brad McAllister, the golden child of Stone Canyon, Arizona, the posh residents turn a suspicious eye in her direction. As Archer Glazebrook’s daughter, Clare is shielded from the law, but not the gossip. It seems that meeting the half sister and family whom she did not know until seven months ago was a mistake. Now her father summons her from California to play a role in his business empire, and Clare doesn’t intend on making the same mistake twice. But after meeting Jake Salter, Archer’s “business consultant,” she is convinced that things aren’t what they seem. Salter’s careful conversation walks a delicate line between truth and deception, revealing and resisting. Something sparks and sizzles between them - something more than the usual electricity between a man and a woman. Caught in a dizzying storm of secrets, lies, and half-truths, Jake and Clare will plunge into an investigation that demands every bit of their special gifts. Together, they must overcome their mutual distrust in order to unravel a web of conspiracy and murder. Download and start listening now!

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Listener Opinions

by Joanna | 2/19/2014

" I enjoyed this book even though it was a little predictable. I had figured out who the bad guy was and why before I got to that part of the story. Jake is more like a wolf or coyote on the hunt which I really liked and Clare was a gutsy character that matched Jake really well. "

by Robin | 2/16/2014

" This is the second of Jayne Ann Krentz's Arcane Society books. They are an interesting read. Not real deep but they keep my attention well enough I usually read one in a couple days. More than fluff, less that Anita Blake. The main characters as well as the secondaries are all well done and I like her writing style. I'm sure I'll go through them all. "

by Connie | 2/10/2014

" This was really good, it had lots of twists and turns but was a really good story line. The main character has a great talent and has great ways of dealing with it. "

by Sara | 1/24/2014

" A human lie detector meets up with an adept hunter to track down her former brother-in-law's murderer and clear her name. Nearly everyone involved is gifted with paranormal skills. "

" I like her "arcane" series. See also books in this series written under her "Amanda Quick" name. "

Sandy | 12/22/2013

" Best out of the three so far. 3/5 stars. "

Lisa | 12/6/2013

" I thoroughly enjoyed this book, great follow up to the first book and I witless definitely continue reading the series, fabulously written "

Maryetta | 12/6/2013

" Way too much graphic sex. "

Dawn Kunda | 11/26/2013

" I liked the idea of the psychic input and the plot was strong. I didn't feel I knew the characters very well and there was little conflict between the hero and heroine, of their own or caused by an outside influence. A page or two of romantic conflict thrown in at the end was too late. "

Janet | 11/26/2013

" Eh, it is what it is. Not one of Krentz's best, but something to read when you don't want to use many brain cells. "

Sharon | 11/20/2013

" It was like an old fashion detective story but with supernatural theme.. "

Jenn | 11/18/2013

" I really enjoyed the interaction between Jake and Clare. I loved the romance between them while they tried to figure out the killer. "

Ellen Kyles | 11/7/2013

" Good mystery that didn't give away the bad guy til the end. "

Stevie | 2/12/2013

" I only read this because I liked the historicals in this series. It was pretty boring and confusing, and the characters had no depth whatsoever. "

Kathy | 10/6/2012

" I was surprised that I liked the psychic part of this story. It gave an interesting twist to the story. "

Lucy | 8/17/2012

" "Jones & Jones was established by Caleb Jones and his wife. It is no secret that all the various branches have been headed by the descendants of the Jones family ever since. That family turns out a lot of exotics." p. 275 "

Di | 7/15/2012

" I enjoyed the twist to this story. "

Debi | 5/3/2012

" Not as engaging as the first in this Arcane Society series. "

Stacy McKitrick | 3/25/2012

" I liked this book. The couple wasn't at odds back & forth, but instead worked together (which I liked very much). The ending kind of dragged, but otherwise an enjoyable story. "

Sandy White | 12/2/2011

" Fun book ...Love the whole series..and most of her books are really good smart reads! "

Elizabeth | 11/5/2011

" The fast-paced combination of romance, mystery, and supenatural makes this a great read in the "beach book" category. "

Karen Leib | 9/12/2011

" Got lost, did not hold my attention well "

Char | 7/5/2011

" I didn't care for the first book in the new Arcane Society series because it really dragged, but I loved the chemistry between level ten parasensitives Clare Lancaster and Jake Salter. Good stuff. "

" This is a good one - about a women that can tell when someone lies! Needless to say - she is very busy
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M.G. | 3/26/2011

" Usually I don't like comtemporary romance, but this one was enjoyable.
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Jan | 3/9/2011

" Fun read with suspense and a lack of clues as to who the real problem was. Characters work well and have enough depth. I'll look for more of this series
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Jennifer | 3/9/2011

" Exactly what I wanted and needed to start my vacation off with! Read it on the plane trip to LA. I think I'll see if I can pick up the next one for my plane trip back!
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Allison | 3/8/2011

" I would really give this book a 3.5. It was a great Mystery but not a great love story. There was no build up to the love story. They just got together and were in love. I like the story overall though and I think I will read the next one.
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Lesley | 3/1/2011

" I like the historicals better. Story was interesting.
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Sharon | 2/23/2011

" It was like an old fashion detective story but with supernatural theme..
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" Another interesting book by Krentz, about the Arcane Society, dealing with parasensitive people. There are good guys and bad guys in the book, and people are not always what they seem. I enjoyed the book.
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Sarah | 12/18/2010

" I LOVED this book! I checked it out of the library and didn't put it down until I had finished it! The story was well written and opens a door to the world of lies, how some are worse than others and how some are necessary.I would deffinately reccomend this book!
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Cathy | 11/8/2010

" Thought it was pretty stupid - could probably have been OK as a thriller but I didn't think the paranormal aspect added anything. It was easy to read, which is something!
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